Pilates
The latest Pilates articles from Marie Claire
Pilates
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Modern Pilates is one of the most fun yet effective ways to strengthen and lengthen your body - 6 exercises to try
Keen to strengthen your entire body? This one's for you.
By Anna Bartter
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I tried Pilates roll-downs every day for a week - and was amazed at how quickly it eased years of stiffness
Consider my spine more mobile than before.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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I tried Pilates roll ups, arguably the simplest yet most effective Pilates move, every day for a week - and I've never felt so mobile
A classical Pilates move for the win.
By Anna Bartter
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I tried Pilates scissors, the raved-about Pilates move - and think it's the best combination of stretching and strengthening ever
Trust me, this one's worth trying.
By Katie Sims
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Eager to build a strong, stable core from home? 7 advanced Pilates core exercises that coaches do themselves
Stability, strength *and* control? It's a yes from us.
By Anna Bartter
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Classical Pilates is raved about worldwide as the most effective type of Pilates you can do - 8 exercises that instructors recommend
Tried, tested and trusted moves.
By Katie Sims
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I tried Pilates toe taps every day for a week after my instructor recommended it - and I'm blown away
One of the OG Pilates moves.
By Katie Sims
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These are *officially* the 15 best Pilates socks on the market, according to our Fitness Editors
Oh, and they're great for hot yoga and Barre, too.
By Grace Lindsay
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Fan of low-impact sessions? These are officially the 7 best Pilates apps for boosting strength, tone and mood
You can thank us later.
By Katie Sims
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After a seriously effective Pilates workout you can squeeze in with only ten minutes to spare? 6 best to try today
Sometimes, less is more.
By Anna Bartter
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I tried STOTT Pilates at home every day for a week - and I've fallen for the trending workout hook, line and sinker
You'll want to give this one a go.
By Katie Sims
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Keen to get Reformer results without the hefty price tag? 5 best Pilates boards to upgrade your home workouts
They're great for small spaces, too.
By Amelia Yeomans
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I tried Pilates Hundreds every day - and might just keep it up, they were so effective
A classic Pilates move for the win.
By Anna Bartter
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I tried leg circles, the raved-about Pilates move, every day for a week - and finally released years of hip stiffness
Leg circles are one of the OG Pilates moves.
By Anna Bartter
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Pilates shrugs are set to be the next big activewear trend: 6 of the best, chosen by our expert Editors
Chic and comfortable? Sign me up.
By Amelia Yeomans
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Experts confirm: these are the 7 most advanced Pilates exercises you can do to build strength, balance and tone
Ready to take your Pilates practice up a notch... or three?
By Rebecca Shepherd
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Keen to boost relaxation, mood and strength? Experts on why somatic Pilates is the best home workout you can do
A practice that’s both mindful and demure.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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I tried Reform RX, the world's first virtual Reformer class - and have some thoughts
Meet the Pilates answer to a Peloton.
By Anna Bartter
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Pilates shoulder bridges are a cult-favourite move for stabilising your hips and glutes - I tried them every day for a week and, wow
A classic Pilates move for an all-over body win.
By Anna Bartter
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Pvolve is the trending low-impact functional fitness method Jen Aniston swears by - I tried it and have some thoughts
Two words: it burns!
By Rebecca Shepherd
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I tried Pilates clams every day for a week - and am amazed at how quickly my hip stiffness has eased
One to bookmark for later.
By Katie Sims
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Not sure what to wear to Reformer Pilates? 12 fashionable and functional picks to level up your next workout
These outfit formulas are your key to a comfortable Reformer class.
By Amelia Yeomans
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As Pilates instructors and Health Editors, trust us - these are the only Pilates clothes worth your money
From longline bras to leggings and everything in between.
By Chloe Gray
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Keen to find out: does Pilates build muscle? Me too - after asking instructors, here’s why they had to say
Experts give us the down low.
By Rebecca Shepherd
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Stop what you're doing: 7 best Pilates exercises for legs to boost tone from home, according to top instructors
Looking for fresh inspiration for your next home workout?
By Katie Sims
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Serious about building strength this year? These are the top 7 Pilates moves a coach recommends for building muscle
Earn your strength stripes right here.
By Anna Bartter
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Heard of STOTT Pilates? It's the latest trending low-impact workout promising to boost tone, strength and more
This is classical Pilates, reimagined.
By Rebecca Shepherd